Bayou Grosse Tete S. of I10 at Grosse Tete water level

Name: Bayou Grosse Tete S. of I10 at Grosse Tete water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Bayou Grosse Tete S. of I10, Louisiana, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

4.58ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 03:30 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Bayou Grosse Tete S. of I10 at Grosse Tete, where the gauge shows 4.58 ft.

That puts it 0.11 ft below the median of 4.69 ft for late October, based on 6 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 4.84 ft (−0.26 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.55 ft – 5.57 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.69 ft0.11 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.16 ft – 5.31 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.84 ft−0.26 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 4.55 ft – 5.57 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.70 ft – 13.62 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:13 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Choctaw Bayou at I-10 east of Grosse TeteRiver gauge, Choctaw Bayou	12.41 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	5.4 mi
Mississippi River at Baton RougeRiver gauge, Mississippi River	11.07 ft	Normal	−0.33 ft	14 mi
Ward Creek at Government St at Baton RougeRiver gauge, Ward Creek	31.66 ft	Normal	±0	17 mi
Atchafalaya River at Butte La RoseRiver gauge, Atchafalaya River	4.78 ft	Normal	−0.07 ft	18 mi
Lake Pelba at I-10 near HendersonLake, Lake Pelba	6.43 ft	Normal	±0	19 mi
Lower Grand River at Bayou SorrelRiver gauge, Lower Grand River	5.54 ft	Normal	−0.24 ft	19 mi
Ward Creek at Essen Lane near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Ward Creek	7.85 ft	Very low	±0	20 mi
Pontoon Bridge Canal near Butte LaroseRiver gauge, Pontoon Bridge Canal	5.50 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	20 mi

Questions and answers

How does Bayou Grosse Tete S. of I10 at Grosse Tete compare with last year?

It is 0.26 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.84 ft.

What is a normal level for Bayou Grosse Tete S. of I10 at Grosse Tete in late October?

The median for late October is 4.69 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.16 ft and 5.31 ft, based on 6 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Bayou Grosse Tete S. of I10 at Grosse Tete today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:30 AM CDT, the water level was 4.58 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bayou Grosse Tete S. of I10 at Grosse Tete rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.63 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Bayou Grosse Tete S. of I10 at Grosse Tete normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07381427 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.41472, -91.43208 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	4.58 ft	2026-10-21 08:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Bayou Grosse Tete S. of I10 at Grosse Tete (usgs:07381427). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/bayou-grosse-tete-s-of-i10-at-grosse-tete

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